The Best Local Restaurants in Chicago
Explore the best local restaurants in Chicago. From local dishes to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Enjoy spicy Somalian food at BULSHO Restaurant, savor the best pizza at Strapoli Pizzeria or experience cozy vibes at local diner Palace Grill. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Chicago.
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Pasta Bowl
Pasta to die for
"Pasta Bowl" in Chicago boasts about being a laid-back restaurant with fresh dishes, but if you're not in the mood for a bite, they also act as a cool bar.
by
Sophie
Amado
Long Room
A cozy long room bar
"Long Room" in Chicago is as the name suggests: a long gathering room. Or rather, a long tavern. I love the wooden bar, the lack of television & the menu!
by
Sophie
Amado
Bar Roma
Authentic Roman cuisine
"Bar Roma" in Chicago is my favorite Italian restaurant in the area hands down! This is kind of a big deal, since Italian isn't even my favorite cuisine...
by
Erin
Stevens
La Scarola
Cozy local Italian favorite
"La Scarola" Chicago: a hole-in-the-wall Italian restaurant with some of the most flavorful & filling authentic fare in the city. Fancy some limoncello?
by
Sydney
Epstein
Taste of Lebanon
Tiny spot – Big taste!
"Taste of Lebanon" is one of the most cherished lunch dives in Andersonville in Chicago. I've been coming here since graduate school...
by
Erin
Stevens
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder
My go-to Italian
"Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder" ranks as my top contender for a unique spin on hearty, warming, homemade Italian fare in the city... I love it in winter!
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Sydney
Epstein
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